Vice President, Drug Discovery

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Crescent Biopharma’s vision is to build a world leading oncology company bringing the next wave of therapies for cancer patients. The Company’s pipeline includes its lead program, a PD-1 x VEGF bispecific antibody, as well as novel antibody-drug conjugates. By leveraging multiple modalities and established targets, Crescent aims to rapidly advance potentially transformative therapies either as single agents or as part of combination regimens to treat a range of solid tumors. For more information, visit www.crescentbiopharma.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn and X.

Position Overview

Crescent Biopharma is seeking a Vice President, Drug Discovery to provide strategic and technical oversight for all aspects of Crescent’s novel drug discovery efforts from lead identification to preclinical development and commercialization. The ideal candidate is a creative and innovative scientist who has had senior level scientific / technical responsibility with substantial experience leading the successful discovery and development of drug candidates across many biologics modalities, such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, and peptides in the fields of immunology and oncology.

Responsibilities

• Guide the strategic approach for target selection, antibody discovery and therapeutic approach to identify and develop novel drug candidates.
• Build, lead and develop high performing research & preclinical teams.
• Lead technological innovations to drive continual improvements and optimization of Crescent's antibody and ADC programs enabling continued success as the organization grows.
• Effectively manage a departmental budget and deliver results based on work conducted at CROs and external partners.
• Represent the company at scientific conferences and author high impact peer reviewed publications.
• Responsible for delivery of research and development reports to support regulatory submissions (IND / IMPD, information requests, amendments, briefing books, BLA / MAA etc.)

Education & Experience

What We Offer

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Crescent Biopharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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